Of note: The Bobcats were upset 48-27 by Amarillo Tascosa last week. It was the first loss of the season after a 6-0 start. Central turned the ball over seven times, one shy of the all-time school record. Quarterback Mickey Scott had 285 yards and two touchdowns passing in the victory, but was picked off three times by the Rebels. Permian had last week off after beating the same Tascosa team two weeks ago, 38-23. Earlier this week Panthers head coach Blake Feldt named Heath Wood starter at quarterback. Wood has thrown for 448 yards and six touchdowns, while being intercepted five times on the season.

Of note: The Chiefs opened district play with a 35-7 loss at home against undefeated Frenship. Frenship was clinging to a 7-0 lead midway through the second quarter before scoring two TDs in a 10-second span in the second. Lake View quarterback Nick Martinez ran for a team-high 86 yards rushing but he was intercepted four times. Leading rusher Eli Peterson was held to a season-low 39 yards. Plainview ran for more than 300 yards in a 31-14 win over Lubbock High in the 4-4A opener. Lincoln Zapata had 132 yards on the ground, and Earnest Marshall had 110. The Bulldogs beat the Chiefs 21-12 in San Angelo last year.

Water Valley Vs. Follett

What: Nondistrict six-man football game

When: 7:30 p.m. Friday

Where: Jaybird Stadium, Jayton

Records: Water Valley is 6-0; Follett is 6-0

Of note: The undefeated Wildcats will face a stiff test against the Panthers in what will certainly be a playofflike atmosphere at Jaybird Stadium. Water Valley, which is on a 36-game regular season winning streak, earned a 54-0 mercy-rule victory against Eden last week. Kellan Kirkland threw for 149 yards and three touchdowns in the victory. Teammate Cade Latham ran for 55 yards and one touchdown while also catching one 59-yard pass for a score. Follett is coming off a 74-58 home win over state-ranked Crowell, and has held three of its opponents to less than 10 points this season.

Hawley at Ballinger

What: District 4-2A Division II football game

When: 7:30 p.m. Friday

Where: Bearcat Stadium

Records: Hawley is 1-5 overall, 0-1 district; Ballinger is 2-4, 1-0

Of note: The Bearcats snapped a three-game losing streak and earned its first district victory of the season last week. Ballinger utilized a fortuitous bat-down by Anthony Rodriguez, which forced a turnover on downs and allowed his team to run out the clock. Clayton Worthington scored the only touchdown of the game, while Rodriguez finished with 65 receiving yards. Hawley is struggling, as of late, dropping its last four contests.

Eldorado at Miles

What: District 6-1A Division II football game

When: 7:30 p.m. Friday

Where: Bulldog Stadium, Miles

Records: Eldorado is 3-4 overall, 2-1 in district; Miles is 1-5, 0-2

Of note: The Eagles are picking up steam at the most important time of the year, just like they did last season. Eldorado rolled past Menard 45-18 as Jose Guerra ran for 147 yards and touchdowns of 66, 10 and 45 yards. Tres Whitten also ran for more than 100 yards. Miles played great defensively last week in a 12-7 loss against district leader TLCA. Cody Krueger caught a 60-yard TD pass from Shelton Hohensee for the Bulldogs' only score. TLCA's powerful running attack was limited to 169 yards.

Alpine at Reagan County

What: District 3-2A Division II football game

When: 7:30 p.m. Friday

Where: James H. Bird Memorial Stadium, Big Lake

Records: Alpine is 3-3 overall, 0-1 in district; Reagan County is 2-4, 0-1

Of note: The Owls start the District 3-2A season off with two tough back-to-back foes with Crane and Alpine. Reagan County lost to Crane and has another shot against the Fightin' Bucks, who couldn't keep up with Sonora last week. The Owls are led on the ground by running back Jaime Carrasco, who has tallied 582 yards and seven touchdowns on the season. Trenton Gardner paces the defense with 63 tackles. Alpine returns signal caller Evan Moore from last year's district championship team.